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Operation Manual NAVIGATION AV SYSTEM AVIC-F20BT Be sure to read Important Information for the User first! Important Information for the User includes the important information that you must understand before using this navigation system. English...
Contents Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this man- ual in a safe place for future reference.
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Contents – Searching for a name by entering – Registering a location by scroll multiple keywords 32 mode 43 Setting up a route to your home 33 Editing registered locations 43 – Editing the entry in the “Favourites” Searching for Points of Interest (POI) 33 –...
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Contents – Dialling the entry stored in the Using the “Function” menu 66 “Favourites” list 54 – Storing the strongest broadcast – Dialling a facility’s phone number 54 frequencies 66 – Dialling from the map 54 – Tuning in strong signals 66 –...
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Contents Reading the screen 80 Playing video files (from USB or SD) Using the touch panel keys 81 Starting procedure 98 – Resuming playback (Bookmark) 82 Reading the screen 98 – Searching for a specific scene and Using the touch panel keys (Video) 99 –...
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Contents Displaying the “System Settings” Checking the connections of leads 116 Checking sensor learning status and driving screen 127 – Customising the regional settings 128 status 117 – Clearing status 117 – Setting the Volume for Guidance and Using the “Fuel cons.” function 118 Phone 130 –...
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Contents – Enhancing bass (Bass Booster) 142 Playable discs 163 – Setting the simulated sound – DVD-Video and CD 163 – AVCHD recorded discs 163 stage 142 – Playing DualDisc 163 Replicating the settings 143 – Dolby Digital 164 Setting the safe mode 143 –...
Chapter Introduction Manual overview e.g.) [Destination], [Settings]. ! Extra information, alternatives and other Before using this product, be sure to read Im- notes are presented in the following for- portant Information for the User (a separate mat: manual) which contains warnings, cautions, e.g.) and other important information that you p If the home location has not been stored...
Corporation and other rights owners. Use of p When you use this navigation system with this copyright protection technology must be a Pioneer USB interface cable for iPod (CD- authorised by Macrovision Corporation, and is IU50V) (sold separately), you can control an...
Chapter Introduction Protecting the LCD panel and screen p Do not allow direct sunlight to fall on the LCD screen when this product is not being used. Extended exposure to direct sunlight can result in LCD screen malfunction due to the resulting high temperatures. p When using a mobile phone, keep the aer- ial of the mobile phone away from the LCD screen to prevent disruption of the video in...
Chapter Basic operation Checking part names and functions This chapter gives information about the names of the parts and the main features using the buttons. AVIC-F20BT (with the LCD panel closed) AVIC-F20BT (with the LCD panel open) button To cancel the muting, press and hold it Press the button to hear the next gui- again.
Chapter Basic operation 2 VOL (+/–) button Adjusting the LCD panel angle Press to adjust the AV (Audio and Video) source volume. WARNING When opening, closing and adjusting the angle 3 HOME button of the LCD panel, be careful not to get your fin- ! Press the HOME button to display the gers caught.
CAUTION If data loss or corruption occurs on the storage device for any reason, it is usually not possible to recover the data. Pioneer accepts no liability for damages, costs or expenses arising from data loss or corruption. p This system is not compatible with Multi Media Card (MMC).
Chapter Basic operation ! Do not press the h button before an SD mem- Touch [Eject SD]. ory card has been completely removed. Doing so may damage the card. Press the h button. The “Monitor Setup” screen appears. Touch [SD Insert]. The LCD panel opens.
! If data loss or corruption occurs on the sto- USB storage device rage device for any reason, it is usually not possible to recover the data. Pioneer accepts CAUTION no liability for damages, costs or expenses ! To prevent data loss and damage to the sto- arising from data loss or corruption.
Chapter Basic operation p For details about iPod compatibility with Flow from startup to this navigation system, refer to the informa- termination tion on our website. p Connection via a USB hub is not possible. Start the engine to boot up the system. After a short pause, the splash screen comes Connect your iPod.
Chapter Basic operation Read the disclaimer carefully, checking its details, and then touch [OK] if you agree to the conditions. The map screen appears. Regular startup % Start the engine to boot up the system. After a short pause, the splash screen comes on for a few seconds.
Chapter How to use the navigation menu screens What you can do on each Shortcut Menu menu Registering your favourite menu items in shortcuts allows you to quickly jump to the re- 1 Top Menu gistered menu screen by a simple touch on Press the HOME button to display the “Top the Shortcut Menu screen.
Chapter How to use the navigation menu screens Operating the on-screen keyboard Cancelling the shortcut Touch and hold the icon that you want to cancel the shortcut. Move the icon to the right side of the 1 Screen title screen, and then release it. The screen title appears.
Chapter How to use the map Most of the information provided by your navigation system can be seen on the map. You need to be- come familiar with how information appears on the map. How to read the map screen This example shows an example of a 2D map screen.
Chapter How to use the map = For details, refer to Setting the current for “Average Speed” and the actual street name display on page 123. driving speed. The estimated time of ar- 9 Extension tab for the AV information bar rival is only a reference value, and does not guarantee arrival at that time.
The map display always has north at the can only be used to plot a navigable route. top of the screen. Pioneer Navigation will only display a navig- able route on the map (only the arrival gui- dance for the destination or a waypoint is...
Chapter How to use the map p The map orientation is fixed at “North up” screen, with street name and other informa- when the map scale is 50 kilometres (25 tion for this location being shown. (The infor- miles) or more. mation shown varies depending on the p The map orientation is fixed at “Heading position.)
Chapter How to use the map Displayed when the map is scrolled. Set the route to the place specified with the cursor. : Registration Register information on the location indicated by the cursor to “Favourites”. = For details, refer to Registering a location by scroll mode on page 43.
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Chapter How to use the map p This mode is available when [Camera] is set to “On”. = For details, refer to Setting for rear view camera on page 131. ! Eco Graph: Displays a graph for eco-driving on the left side of the screen and the map on the right side of the screen.
Chapter Eco-driving function This navigation system is equipped with an The green gauge indicates the current Eco-driving function that can be used to esti- score, and the grey gauge indicates the mate whether you are driving in an environ- best score to date. The “Eco Score”...
Chapter Eco-driving function p This is not displayed when “Eco Score” Sudden start alert is set to “Off” or when no route is set. If the speed of the vehicle exceeds 41 kmph p If you try to use the “Eco Graph” function (25.5 mph) within 5 seconds from the time it is immediately after you start using the navi- started, a message appears and a warning...
Chapter Searching for and selecting a location The basic flow of creating CAUTION your route For safety reasons, these route-setting functions are not available while your vehicle is in motion. 1 Park your vehicle in a safe place and apply To enable these functions, you must stop in a the handbrake.
Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Searching for a location by Touch one of the items on the list to set the country as search area. address The most frequently used function is “Ad- dress”, in which the address is specified and the destination is searched.
Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Touch the desired city name. Enter the city name and then touch # Touch [OK]. The representative location of the city appears on the map screen. 10 Enter the house number and then touch [OK].
Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Finding your destination by If the selected street has only one matching lo- cation, the searched location appears on the specifying the postcode map screen. If you know the postcode of your destination, 10 Enter the house number and then you can use it to find your destination.
Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Display the “Destination Menu” screen. Entered key- = For details of the operations, refer to Screen Search results words switching overview on page 18. EAST W Touch [POI]. WEST S “East West Street” is searchable. Touch the desired category.
Chapter Searching for and selecting a location p Once the country has been selected, you Searching for POIs around the only have to change countries when your destination destination is outside of the country you se- p This function is available when the route is lected.
Chapter Searching for and selecting a location = For the subsequent operations, refer to Set- Searching for POIs around the city ting a route to your destination on page You can search for POIs around a specified city. Display the “Destination Menu” screen. = For details of the operations, refer to Screen Selecting destination from “Favourites”...
Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Display the “Destination Menu” screen. Searching for POIs by using = For details of the operations, refer to Screen the data on the SD memory switching overview on page 18. card Touch [History]. Creating a customised POI is possible by using the utility programme navgate FEEDS Touch the entry you want.
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Chapter Searching for and selecting a location Touch [North] or [South], and then enter the latitude. To enter N 5°1’5” for example, touch [North], [0], [5], [0], [1], [0] and [5]. Touch [OK]. The searched location appears on the map screen.
Chapter After the location is decided 1 Travel time to your destination Setting a route to your 2 Distance to the destination destination 3 Estimated fuel cost to your destination = For details, refer to Inputting the fuel Searching for a location. consumption information for calculating = For details, refer to Chapter 6.
Chapter Checking and modifying the current route Displaying the “Route Modifying the route Overview” screen calculation conditions You can modify the conditions for route calcu- Press the HOME button to display the “Top Menu” screen. lation and recalculate the current route. Display the “Route Overview”...
Chapter Checking and modifying the current route p The system may calculate a route that in- Avoid Toll Road This setting controls whether toll roads (in- cludes streets or bridges that are subject to cluding toll areas) should be taken into ac- traffic restrictions during a certain time even if “On”...
Chapter Checking and modifying the current route Editing waypoints Touch [OK]. You can edit waypoints (locations you want to visit on the way to your destination) and recal- culate the route so that it passes through these locations. Adding a waypoint Up to 5 waypoints can be set, and waypoints Touch [OK] on the “Waypoints List”...
Chapter Checking and modifying the current route Sorting waypoints Cancelling the route guidance You can sort waypoints and recalculate the If you no longer need to travel to your destina- route. tion, follow the steps below to cancel the route p You cannot sort waypoints that you have al- guidance.
Chapter Registering and editing locations Storing a location in Registering a location by scroll “Favourites” mode Touch and drag the screen to scroll the Storing your favourite locations as “Favour- map to the position that you want to regis- ites” provides you with the opportunity to save ter.
Chapter Registering and editing locations Touch the item that you want to Touch next to the home location. change the setting. The “Edit Favourite” screen appears. p Up to 17 characters can be input for the Touch the item that you want to name.
Chapter Registering and editing locations Touch [Yes]. Sorts the items in the list in order by dis- tance from the vehicle position. Sorts the items in the list alphabetically. Sorts the items in the list in order of the re- cently used items.
Chapter Registering and editing locations Deleting the entry from the “History” list Items in “History” can be deleted. All entries in “History” can be deleted at once. Display the “Destination Menu” screen. = For details of the operations, refer to Screen switching overview on page 18.
Chapter Registering and connecting a Bluetooth device â If your devices feature Bluetooth technology, can be registered. Three registration methods this navigation system can be connected to are available: ! Searching for nearby Bluetooth devices your devices wirelessly. This section describes ! Searching for a specified Bluetooth device how to set up a Bluetooth connection.
Chapter Registering and connecting a Bluetooth device Wait until your Bluetooth device ap- The system searches for devices featuring Blue- pears in the list. tooth technology that are waiting for the connec- tion and displays them in the list if a device is found.
Chapter Registering and connecting a Bluetooth device Register the navigation system on your connection and displays them in the list if a Bluetooth device. device is found. p If you cannot find the desired device name If your device asks you to enter a password, enter the PIN code (password) of the naviga- on the list, touch [Other phones] to search tion system.
Chapter Registering and connecting a Bluetooth device Touch [OK]. # Touch [Search Again]. The system searches for devices featuring Blue- The “Delete from Connection List” screen tooth technology that are waiting for the connec- appears. tion and displays them in the list if a device is found.
Chapter Registering and connecting a Bluetooth device Activate the Bluetooth wireless tech- When a connection is successfully estab- nology on your devices. lished, a connection complete message ap- For some Bluetooth devices, no specific action pears and the map screen returns by touching is necessary to activate Bluetooth wireless [OK].
Chapter Using hands-free phoning 4 Reception status of the mobile phone CAUTION 5 Battery status of the mobile phone For your safety, avoid talking on the phone as much as possible while driving. Making a phone call If your mobile phone features Bluetooth tech- nology, this navigation system can be con- You can make a phone call in many different nected to your mobile phone wirelessly.
Chapter Using hands-free phoning Making a call home easily Switch the page of the list to display the desired entry. You can call home without taking the time to enter the phone number if the phone number has been registered. Display the “Phone Menu”...
Chapter Using hands-free phoning Touch an entry on the list. Dialling a facility’s phone number You can make a call to facilities with phone number data. p You cannot make a call to locations or POIs that have no phone number data. Display the “Destination Menu”...
Chapter Using hands-free phoning Receiving a phone call Touch to end the call. You can perform hands-free answering by using the navigation system. Answering an incoming call The system informs you that it is receiving a call by displaying a message and producing a ring sound.
Chapter Using hands-free phoning p If you connect the mobile phone featuring Touch [No]. auto-synchronisation function, phone book transfer or synchronisation will be automa- tically performed. p A maximum of 1 000 entries can be trans- ferred per mobile phone. If the entries ex- ceed 1 000, the extra entries will not be transferred.
Touch any key to enter the password You can change the device name to be dis- you want to set and then touch [OK]. played on your mobile phone. (Default is “PIONEER NAVI”.) Stopping Bluetooth wave Display the “Settings Menu” screen. transmission = For details of the operations, refer to Screen switching overview on page 18.
Chapter Using hands-free phoning Answering a call automatically Touch [Bluetooth Settings]. The “Bluetooth Settings” screen appears. The navigation system automatically answers incoming calls to the mobile phone, so you Touch [Refuse All Calls]. can answer a call while driving without taking Touching [Refuse All Calls] switches between your hands off the steering wheel.
Chapter Using hands-free phoning Notes for hands-free phoning It clears all the data that correspond to the con- nected mobile phone. General notes Touch [Yes]. ! Connection to all mobile phones featuring Data on the selected item is cleared from this Bluetooth wireless technology is not guar- navigation system’s memory.
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Chapter Using hands-free phoning ! The registered name appears if the phone number of the received call is already regis- tered in the phone book. When one phone number is registered under different names, the name that comes first in the phone book is displayed.
Chapter Basic operations of the AV source Tap the icon of the source you want to This chapter describes the basic operations of select. the AV source. You can play or use the following sources with The operation screen of the selected source the navigation system.
Chapter Basic operations of the AV source Selecting an item Scroll by dragging items up or down, and display the item you want to select. p Flicking a list item enables you to quickly scroll through the list. To stop scrolling, gently touch the list. Tap the item.
Chapter Using the radio (FM) 4 Signal level indicator You can listen to the radio by using the naviga- 5 Frequency indicator tion system. This section describes operations 6 STEREO indicator for radio (FM). Shows that the frequency selected is being broadcast in stereo.
Chapter Using the radio (FM) Using the touch panel keys 1 Performs manual tuning 3 Searches for an RDS station by PTY infor- To tune manually, touch [o] or [p] briefly. mation = For details, refer to Searching for an RDS The frequencies move up or down one step at station by PTY information on page 67.
Chapter Using the radio (FM) p The tuner automatically memorises the Storing and recalling broadcast three latest radio text broadcasts received, frequencies replacing text from the least recent recep- With a tap of any of the preset tuning keys tion with new text when it is received. (“P1”...
Chapter Using the radio (FM) “P6” and, once stored there, you can tune in to Touch and hold any of the keys [1] to [6] to store the displayed radio text. these frequencies with the touch of a key. The selected radio text is stored in memory. on the “FM”...
Chapter Using the radio (FM) Limiting stations to regional displayed for about two seconds and then the tuner returns to the original station. programming When AF is used to automatically retune fre- Receiving traffic announcements quencies, the regional function limits the se- lection to stations broadcasting regional TA (traffic announcement standby) lets you re- programmes.
Chapter Using the radio (FM) Tuning into alternative frequencies Using news programme interruption If you are listening to a broadcast and the re- ception becomes weak or there are other pro- When a news programme is broadcast from a blems, the navigation system will PTY code news station, the navigation system automatically search for a different station in can switch from any station to the news broad-...
Chapter Using the radio (FM) PTY list General Specific Type of programme NEWS&INF News News Affairs Current affairs Info General information and advice Sport Sports Weather Weather reports/meteorological information Finance Stock market reports, commerce, trading, etc. Popular Pop Mus Popular music Rock Mus Contemporary modern music Easy Mus...
Chapter Using the radio (AM) You can listen to the radio using this naviga- tion system. This section describes operations for radio (MW/LW). Starting procedure Display the AV operation screen. = For details of the operations, refer to Dis- playing the AV operation screen on page 61. Tap [AM] on the left edge of the screen to display the “AM”...
Chapter Using the radio (AM) Using the touch panel keys 1 Performs manual tuning 3 Recalls equaliser curves = For details, refer to Using the equaliser To tune manually, touch [o] or [p] briefly. on page 139. The frequencies move up or down one step at 4 Displays the “Function”...
Chapter Using the radio (AM) Display the preset channel list. Stores the strongest broadcast = For details, refer to Switches between the frequencies AV operation screen and the preset list BSM (best stations memory) lets you automa- display on the previous page. tically store the six strongest broadcast fre- quencies under the preset tuning keys “P1”...
Chapter Playing audio CDs You can play a normal music CD using the ! Playing tracks in random order built-in drive of the navigation system. This section describes how. Indicator: Meaning Does not play tracks in ran- dom order. Starting procedure Plays all tracks in the current disc in random order.
Chapter Playing audio CDs Using the touch panel keys = For details, refer to Using the 1 Scans tracks of a CD “Function” menu on the next page. Scan play is performed by touching only one 7 Playback and Pause key.
Chapter Playing audio CDs Using the “Function” menu ! MODE 1: Activates “Sound Retriever” function. % Touch on the “CD” screen. ! MODE 2: Activates “Sound Retriever” The “Function” menu appears. function. ! Off: Deactivates “Sound Retriever” function. p MODE 2 has a stronger effect than MODE 1 and is more effective when playing back highly compressed audio data.
Chapter Playing music files on ROM You can play a disc that contains compressed Indicator: Meaning audio files using the built-in drive of the navi- Cancels the scan play. gation system. This section describes these operations. Plays the first audio files of p In the following description, the MP3, each folder for about 10 sec- onds when the repeat range...
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Chapter Playing music files on ROM p “- - - - - - -” is displayed if there is no corre- sponding information. 3 NEWS indicator Shows the status of news programmes. 4 TRFC indicator Shows the status of traffic announcements. 5 Current time 6 File information ! File number indicator...
Chapter Playing music files on ROM Using the touch panel keys = For details, refer to Using the equaliser 1 Scans folders and files on page 139. Scan play is performed by touching only one 6 Displays the “Function” menu key.
Chapter Playing music files on ROM rently playing data session even if “Disc” Touching displays the content of the upper folder (parent folder). If the uppermost folder is selected. 2 Plays files in random order is listed, cannot be used. 9 Switches the media file type played Each touch of [Random] turns it on or off.
Chapter Playing a DVD-Video You can play a DVD-Video using the built-in Shows the current audio channel type, such as “Mch” (Multi-channel). drive of the navigation system. This section de- 5 Subtitle number indicator scribes operations for playing a DVD-Video. Shows the subtitle number currently selected.
Chapter Playing a DVD-Video Using the touch panel keys Playback screen (page 1) Playback screen (page 2) Playback screen (page 3) p With some discs, the icon 9 may be dis- Touching [Hide] shows only the current video. played, meaning that the operation is inva- To display the touch panel keys and informa- lid.
Chapter Playing a DVD-Video p During playback of a scene shot from 8 Switches to the next page of touch panel keys multiple angles, the angle icon 9 Switches the display displayed. Turn the angle icon display on or off using the “DVD/DivX® Setup” Touching [Disp] changes the indication on the information plate as follows: menu.
Chapter Playing a DVD-Video Searching for a specific scene Touch [0] to [9] to input the desired number. and starting playback from a specified time While the input number is displayed, touch [Enter]. You can search for the scene you want by spe- cifying a title or a chapter, and the time.
Chapter Playing a DVD-Video p To return to normal playback, touch [f]. Touch [a], [b], [c] or [d] to select the desired menu item. Touch [q] or [r] to adjust playback speed during slow motion playback. Each time you touch [q] or [r] it changes the speed in four steps in the following order: 1/16 f 1/8 f 1/4 f 1/2 p There is no sound during slow motion play-...
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Chapter Playing a DVD-Video Each touch of [L/R Select] changes the set- tings as follows: ! L+R: Left and right ! L: Left ! R: Right ! Mix: Mixing left and right p This function is not available when disc playback has been stopped.
Chapter Playing a DivX video 4 Audio channel indicator You can play a DivX disc using the built-in drive of the navigation system. This section de- Shows the current audio channel type, such as “Mch” (Multi-channel). scribes those operations. 5 Subtitle number indicator Shows the subtitle number currently selected.
Chapter Playing a DivX video Using the touch panel keys Playback screen (page 1) Playback screen (page 2) p With some discs, the icon 9 may be dis- Tapping a folder on the list shows its content. played, meaning that the operation is inva- You can play a file on the list by tapping it.
Chapter Playing a DivX video d Changes the subtitle (Multi-subtitle) Touching displays the content of the upper folder (parent folder). If the uppermost folder Each touch of [S.Title] switches between the is listed, cannot be used. subtitle languages recorded on the disc. 2 Stops playback e Fast reverse or forward 3 Hides the touch panel keys and informa-...
Chapter Playing a DivX video ! Disc: Plays throughout the current disc. Starting playback from a ! File: Repeats just the current file. specified time ! Folder: Repeats just the current folder. You can search for a desired scene by specify- p If you select another folder during repeat ing the time.
Chapter DVD-Video or DivX setup Touch [Subtitle Language], [Audio Lan- This chapter describes how to configure the DVD-Video/DivX player. guage] or [Menu Language]. Each language menu is displayed and the cur- rently set language is selected. Displaying DVD/DivX® Setup Touch the desired language. menu When you select “Others”, a language code input display is shown.
Chapter DVD-Video or DivX setup p When using a regular display, select either Display the “DVD/DivX® Setup” screen. “Letter Box” or “Panscan”. Selecting = For details, refer to Displaying DVD/DivX® “16:9” may result in an unnatural picture. Setup menu on the previous page. Display the “DVD/DivX®...
Chapter DVD-Video or DivX setup p The DivX subtitles will be displayed even Setting the auto play when the subtitle file setting is on if no cor- When a DVD disc with DVD menu is inserted, responding subtitle files exist. this unit will cancel the DVD menu automati- p Up to three lines can be displayed at cally and start playback from the first chapter...
Chapter DVD-Video or DivX setup Language code chart for DVDs Two-letter Two-letter Two-letter code, input Language code, input Language code, input Language code code code aa, 0101 Afar ia, 0901 Interlingua rn, 1814 Rundi ab, 0102 Abkhazian ie, 0905 Interlingue ro, 1815 Romanian af, 0106...
Chapter Playing music files (from USB or SD) Reading the screen You can play the compressed audio files stored in the external storage device (USB, SD). p In the following description, the SD mem- ory card and USB memory device are col- lectively referred to as the “external storage device (USB, SD)”.
Chapter Playing music files (from USB or SD) Indicator: Meaning Repeats all compressed audio files in the selected ex- ternal storage device (USB, SD). Repeats just the current file. Repeats the current folder. 2 Current file information : Folder name Shows the folder name currently play- ing.
Chapter Playing music files (from USB or SD) Using the touch panel keys (Music) = For details, refer to Using the 1 Scans folders and files “Function” menu on the next page. Scan play is performed by touching only one 7 Playback and Pause key.
Chapter Playing music files (from USB or SD) Tapping this key switches between the screen Each touch of [Scan] turns it on or off. to operate music files and the screen to oper- When you find the track you want, touch ate video files.
Chapter Playing video files (from USB or SD) Reading the screen You can play the video files stored in the exter- nal storage device (USB, SD). p In the following description, the SD mem- ory card and USB memory device are col- lectively referred to as the “external storage device (USB, SD)”.
Chapter Playing video files (from USB or SD) Using the touch panel keys (Video) p There is no sound on fast reverse or for- 1 Stops playback 2 Selects a file from the list ward. p You can also perform these operations You can select and play the title you want from by using the TRK button.
Chapter Playing video files (from USB or SD) Touch Tapping this key switches between the screen The “Function” menu appears. to operate music files and the screen to oper- p If the touch panel keys are not shown, ate video files. This touch panel key is avail- able only when there are both audio and video touch anywhere on the screen to display files in the external storage device (USB, SD).
Chapter Using an iPod (iPod) Using the USB interface cable for iPod en- Video ables you to connect your iPod to the naviga- tion system. p A USB interface cable for iPod (CD-IU50V) (sold separately) is required for connection. Starting procedure Display the AV operation screen.
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Chapter Using an iPod (iPod) Shows the current chapter number and total number of chapters when the file with chapters played. ! Play time Shows the elapsed playing time within the current song (episode). p “- - - - - - -” is displayed if there is no corre- sponding information.
Chapter Using an iPod (iPod) Using the touch panel keys Music Video = For details, refer to Sets repeat play on 1 Sets the shuffle play for music page 107. The shuffle play setting can be changed by 3 Plays a playlist using MusicSphere touching only one key.
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Chapter Using an iPod (iPod) p Touching [Video] or [Music] on the list 4 Selects a song to play Scrolling the keys up or down displays songs, screens enables you to perform the and tapping a song starts playback. equivalent operation. Tapping the lower key during shuffle playback skips to the next song.
Chapter Using an iPod (iPod) Starting the video playback Narrowing down a song or video with the list This navigation system can play video if an iPod with video capabilities is connected. Tapping an item on list allows you to search for a song or video and play it in your iPod.
Chapter Using an iPod (iPod) — “AN”, “An”, or “an” — “THE”, “The”, or “the” Scroll by dragging items up or down, and display the item you want to select. Refine the item until the song title (episode) is displayed on the list. p Tapping [All] on the list includes all options in the current list.
Chapter Using an iPod (iPod) Playing MusicSphere Tapping a key moves the playlist to the centre of the screen, and tapping the centre key You can play playlists created with the PC ap- starts playback. plication (MusicSphere) using an exciting gra- p To change the playlist to be displayed, phic interface.
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Chapter Using an iPod (iPod) While listening to an audiobook on iPod, playback speed can be changed. Each touch of [Audio Book] changes the setting as follows: ! Normal: Playback in normal speed ! Faster: Playback faster than normal speed ! Slower: Playback slower than normal speed 4 Plays video in wide screen mode...
Chapter Using the Bluetooth audio player Starting procedure You can control the Bluetooth audio player featuring Bluetooth wireless technology. Display the AV operation screen. p Before using the Bluetooth audio player, = For details of the operations, refer to Dis- you need to register and connect the device playing the AV operation screen on page 61.
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Chapter Using the Bluetooth audio player 2 Current file information If the connected Bluetooth audio player fea- tures AVRCP 1.3, the following file information will be displayed. : Artist name Shows the artist name currently playing (when available). : Album title Shows the title of the album for the cur- rent file (when available).
Chapter Using the Bluetooth audio player Using the touch panel keys = For details, refer to Using the equaliser 1 Plays files in random order on page 139. All of the files within the repeat play range 6 Displays the “Function” menu can be played at random by touching only one = For details, refer to Using the key.
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Chapter Using the Bluetooth audio player ! All: Repeats all audio files in the Blue- tooth audio player. ! Track: Repeats just the current file. ! Off: Does not repeat. p If you skip the file forward or backward when the repeat play range in “Track”, the repeat play range changes to “All”.
Chapter Using AV input Tap [AV1] on the left edge of the You can display the video image output by the equipment connected to the navigation sys- screen. tem. For details of the connection method, The image is displayed on the screen. refer to Installation Manual.
Using the external unit (EXT1, EXT2) The term “external unit” refers to future Reading the screen Pioneer devices that are not currently planned for, or to devices that allow control of basic functions although they are not fully con- trolled by the navigation system. Two external units can be controlled by this navigation sys- tem.
Chapter Using the external unit (EXT1, EXT2) Using the touch panel keys 1 Sends a 1 key to 6 key command The external unit can be operated by transmit- The external unit can be operated by transmit- ting the operating commands set to F1 ting the operating commands set to 1 key through F4.
Chapter Customising preferences Displaying the “Navi Touch [Connection Status]. The “Status” screen appears. Settings” screen Press the HOME button to display the “Top Menu” screen. Touch [Settings]. The “Settings Menu” screen appears. p This can also be operated using the “Short- cut Menu”...
Chapter Customising preferences When the gear lever is shifted to “R”, the Indicates the degree of slope of the street signal switches to “High” or “Low”. (One of that you are currently on. 7 Degree of learning these is displayed depending on the vehicle.) Sensor learning situations for distance (Distance), right turn (Right Turn), left turn...
Chapter Customising preferences Enter the fuel consumption informa- tion. Touch [All]. Clears all learning statuses. p Touch [All] for the following cases: Enter the following items: ! After changing the installation position ! Surface Road Fuel Mileage: of the navigation system Enter the fuel cost when you drive on ordin- ! After changing the installation angle of ary roads.
Chapter Customising preferences ! Distance: Calculating the fuel consumption Enter the distance travelled since the pre- When you enter the fuelling information to the vious fuelling. navigation system, and export the data to SD p The distance is entered automatically memory cards, you can check the fuel con- only when the distance travelled since sumption information by using the utility pro-...
Chapter Customising preferences Touch [Export]. Touch [Type]. Each time you touch the key changes that set- ting. ! Private (default): Changes the track log attribute to “Private”. ! Business: Changes the track log attribute to “Busi- ness”. ! Other: Changes the track log attribute to “Other”.
Chapter Customising preferences Displaying the “Map Display the “Map Settings” screen. = For details, refer to Displaying the “Map Settings” screen Settings” screen on this page. Press the HOME button to display the Touch [Displayed Info]. “Top Menu” screen. The “Displayed Information” screen appears. Touch [Settings].
Chapter Customising preferences Setting the speed limit display Setting the current street name display Selects whether to display or hide the speed limit of the current road. Selects whether to display or hide the street Display the “Map Settings” screen. name (or city name) that your vehicle is travel- = For details, refer to Displaying the “Map ling along.
Chapter Customising preferences Displaying the 3D landmarks Displaying the fuel consumption information You can select whether to display the 3D land- mark on the map. Selects whether to display Eco-Meter, indicat- p 3D Landmark only appears when the view ing the fuel consumption information, on the mode is “3D View”...
Chapter Customising preferences Touch [Display] to change the setting to gories, all detailed categories within the sub- “On”. category is selected and [Detail] becomes inactive. # Touch [Detail]. The detailed category list is displayed. Touch the item and touch [OK] to complete selecting the detailed categories you want to display.
Chapter Customising preferences Touch [Display] to change the setting to Touch [Day/Night Display]. “On”. Each time you touch the key changes that set- ting. ! Automatic (default): You can change the colours of a map be- tween daytime and nighttime according to whether the vehicle lights are on or off.
Chapter Customising preferences Changing the setting of Register information on the location indi- cated by the cursor to “Favourites”. navigation interruption screen = For details, refer to Registering a location Set whether to automatically switch to the na- by scroll mode on page 43. vigation screen from the audio screen when : Vicinity Search* your vehicle approaches a guidance point...
Chapter Customising preferences p This can also be operated using the “Short- Selecting the language cut Menu” screen. You can set the languages used on the pro- gramme and voice guidance. Each language Touch [System Settings]. can be set separately. Display the “System Settings”...
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Chapter Customising preferences Insert an SD memory card into the SD Touch [Time]. The “Time Settings” screen appears. card slot. = For details of the operation, refer to Insert- To set the time difference, touch [+] or ing and ejecting an SD memory card on [–].
Chapter Customising preferences Touch [km / mile]. Setting the Volume for A message confirming whether to change the Guidance and Phone setting appears. The sound volume for the navigation can be Touch [Yes]. set. You can separately set the volume of the route guidance and the beep sound.
Chapter Customising preferences p The maximum number of images, includ- ! On (default): A beep sounds. ing the images in the built-in memory, that ! Off: can be imported and displayed on the list is The beep sound is muted. 200.
Do not use a sharp pointed tool such as a CAUTION ballpoint pen or a mechanical pen, which Pioneer recommends the use of a camera which could damage the screen. outputs mirror reversed images, otherwise the Display the “System Settings” screen.
Chapter Customising preferences Display the “System Settings” screen. Setting the illumination colour = For details, refer to Displaying the “System The illumination colour can be selected from 8 Settings” screen on page 127. different colours. Furthermore, the illumina- tion colour can be switched between these 8 Touch [Illumi Color].
Chapter Customising preferences — The video image and sound are output Selecting the video for only when the appropriate setting on “Rear display” “AV1 Input” or “AV2 Input” are “Video”. You can choose either to show the same image as the front screen or to show the se- lected source on the “Rear display”.
Chapter Customising preferences Displaying the “AV System p The adjustments of Brightness and Contrast are stored separately when your Settings” screen vehicle’s headlights are off (daytime) and when your vehicle’s headlights are on Press the HOME button to display the “Top Menu”...
! Off: No video component is connected. p Remember that use of this system for com- ! EXT: Pioneer external unit connected with mercial or public viewing purposes may the RCA video cable constitute an infringement on the author’s ! Video: External video component rights protected by the Copyright Law.
Chapter Customising preferences Setting the rear output Touch [Mute]. Each touch of [Mute] changes the settings as The navigation system’s rear output can be follows: used for a full-range speaker or subwoofer ! Guide/Tel: The volume is muted or attenu- connection.
Chapter Customising preferences p Even when a mute signal has been received p This feature is available when the selected source is CD, ROM, DivX, or DVD-V. from MUTE lead connected to the naviga- tion unit, navigation voice guidance cannot Display the “AV System Settings”...
Chapter Customising preferences Touch the item that you want to change the setting. “Left: 15” to “Right: 15” is displayed as the left/right speaker balance moves from left to right. # Touch Returns the previous screen. Using the equaliser The equaliser lets you adjust equalisation to Using balance adjustment match vehicle interior acoustic characteristics You can select a fader/balance setting that...
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Chapter Customising preferences Recalling equaliser curves Adjusting the preset equaliser curve effect There are seven stored equaliser curves that you can easily recall at any time. Here is a list You can adjust the effect of the preset equali- of the equaliser curves: ser curves.
Chapter Customising preferences — AM and FM Display the “AV Sound Settings” — EXT1 and EXT2 screen. — AV1 and AV2 = For details, refer to Displaying the “AV — SD and USB Sound Settings” screen on page 138. ! The different source volume level can be Touch [Loudness].
Chapter Customising preferences Touch [c] or [d] next to Touch [+] or [–] to adjust the source vo- “Frequency(Hz)” to select cut-off fre- lume. “+8dB” to “–8dB” is displayed as the source quency. Each time you touch [c] or [d], cut-off fre- volume is increased or decreased.
Chapter Customising preferences Touch desired stage setting. Replicating the settings You can import settings you have made on the utility programme navgate FEEDS which is available separately to the navigation system. Use navgate FEEDS to replicate the set- tings and store them on an SD memory card.
Chapter Customising preferences Touch [Safe Mode]. Each time you touch the key changes that set- ting. ! On (default): Activates the safe mode function. ! Off: Deactivates the safe mode function. Turning off the screen By turning off the backlight of the LCD screen, you can turn off the screen display without turning off the voice guidance.
Reenter the password to confirm the setting. Forgotten password Touch [OK]. Contact the nearest authorised Pioneer Ser- Password protection is applied. vice Station. p If you want to change the password cur- rently set, enter the current password and then enter the new one.
Chapter Other functions Returning the navigation system to the default or factory settings You can return settings or recorded content to the default or factory settings. There are some methods to clear user data, and the situations and the cleared content are different for each method.
Chapter Other functions Setting items to be deleted The items to be deleted vary depending on the reset method. The items listed in the following table re- turn to the default or factory settings. Almost all items not listed below will be retained. However, some of the items to be returned to their default values are not listed if the setting value can be easily recovered by user, such as the last map scale, the last status of AV operation screen, etc.
If you have problems operating your navigation system, refer to this section. The most common problems are listed below, along with likely causes and solutions. If a solution to your problem cannot be found here, contact your dealer or the nearest authorised Pioneer service facility. Problems with the navigation screen...
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Appendix Appendix Symptom Cause Action (Reference) You cannot position your vehicle Something covers the GPS aerial. Do not cover the GPS aerial with spray paint on the map without a significant or vehicle wax, because this may block the re- ception of GPS signals.
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Appendix Appendix Symptom Cause Action (Reference) There’s no picture. The handbrake cord is not con- Connect the handbrake cord, and apply the nected. handbrake. The handbrake is not applied. Connect the handbrake cord, and apply the handbrake. The backlight of the LCD panel is Turn on the backlight.
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Appendix Appendix Symptom Cause Action (Reference) “AV1 Input” or “AV2 Input” setting No video output from connected Correct the settings. (Page 113) equipment. is incorrect. No video output from connected The connection of the USB interface Connect both the USB plug and the RCA iPod.
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Appendix Appendix Problems with the phone screen Symptom Cause Action (Reference) Dialling is not possible because Your phone is out of range for ser- Retry after re-entering the range for service. the touch panel keys for dialling vice. are inactive. The connection between the mobile Perform the connection process.
Cause Action (Reference) ! Change the destination. Route calculation was not Route calculation has failed be- ! Consult the Pioneer Local dealer if this mes- possible. cause of a malfunction in map data, software, or hardware. sage persists. Route calculation not possi- The destination is too far.
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Appendix Appendix Message Cause Action (Reference) Connection failed. The mobile phone’s Bluetooth wire- Activate the target phone’s Bluetooth wire- less technology is turned off. less technology. The mobile phone is paired (con- Cancel the pairing (connection) and retry. nected) with another device. Rejection has been received from Operate the target phone and accept the con- the mobile phone.
If the error persists, record the error message and contact your dealer or your nearest Pioneer service centre. The messages in “( )” will appear on the “Rear display”.
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Appendix Appendix Message Cause Action (Reference) Cannot play back all tracks All the files on the inserted external Store playable files. storage device are secured by DRM. All of the files cannot be played by Replace it with the playable file. (Page 167, this unit.
The position of the speed detection circuit vary depending on the vehicle model. For The Global Positioning System (GPS) uses a details, consult your authorised Pioneer network of satellites orbiting the Earth. Each dealer or an installation professional. of the satellites, which orbit at a height of...
Appendix Appendix Map matching When positioning by GPS is As mentioned, the positioning systems used impossible by this navigation system are susceptible to ! GPS positioning is disabled if signals can- certain errors. Their calculations may, on occa- not be received from more than two GPS sion, place you in a location on the map where satellites.
Appendix Appendix ! If you drive in zigzags. Conditions likely to cause noticeable positioning errors For various reasons, such as the state of the road you are travelling on and the reception status of the GPS signal, the actual position of your vehicle may differ from the position dis- played on the map screen.
Appendix Appendix ! If you are on a steep mountain road with ! If trees or other obstacles block the GPS many height changes. signals for a considerable period. ! If you drive very slowly, or in a start-and- ! If you enter or exit a multi-storey car park or stop manner, as in a traffic jam.
Appendix Appendix drive towards your destination for a while, CAUTION and try route calculation again. When a route is calculated, the route and voice ! There may be instances when the starting guidance for the route are automatically set. point, the waypoint and the destination Also, for day or time traffic regulations, only infor- point are not on the highlighted route.
Appendix Appendix ! Do not touch the recorded surface of the Playable discs discs. DVD-Video and CD ! Store discs in their cases when not in use. ! Avoid leaving discs in excessively hot envir- DVD and CD discs that display the logos onments including under direct sunlight.
Appendix Appendix ! Serious scratches can lead to playback pro- peratures, or depending on the storage blems on this navigation system. In some conditions in the vehicle. cases, a DualDisc may become stuck in the disc loading slot and will not eject. To DVD-Video discs prevent this, we recommend you refrain ! DVD-Video discs that have incompatible re-...
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Appendix Appendix ! There may be a slight delay when starting ! Read the precautions with CD-R/CD-RW discs before using them. playback of audio files encoded with image data. ! Some USB storage devices connected to Common notes about the external this navigation system may generate noise storage device (USB, SD) on the radio.
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Appendix Appendix ! For more details about DivX, visit the follow- ing site: http://www.divx.com/ DivX subtitle files ! Srt format subtitle files with the extension “.srt” can be used. ! Only one subtitle file can be used for each DivX file. Multiple subtitle files cannot be associated.
Appendix Appendix Media compatibility chart General DVD-R/-RW/-R USB storage de- Media CD-R/-RW SD memory card vice ISO9660 level 1, ISO9660 level 1, ISO9660 level 2, File system ISO9660 level 2, FAT16/FAT32 Romeo, Joliet Romeo and Joliet and UDF 1.02 Maximum number of folders Maximum number of 3 500...
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Appendix Appendix WMA compatibility DVD-R/-RW/-R USB storage de- Media CD-R/-RW SD memory card vice File extension .wma Bit rate 5 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR), VBR Sampling frequency 8 kHz to 48 kHz Note: The navigation system is not compatible with the following: ™...
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Appendix Appendix DivX compatibility DVD-R/-RW/-R USB storage de- Media CD-R/-RW SD memory card vice File extension .avi/.divx Home Theater Ver. 3.11/Ver. 4.x/Ver. 5.x/ Profile (DivX version) Ver. 6.x Compatible audio codec MP3, Dolby Digital DivX files on the external storage device Bit rate (MP3) 8 kbps to 320 kbps (CBR), VBR (USB, SD) cannot be played.
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Appendix Appendix Video files compatibility (USB, SD) File extension .avi .mp4, .m4v .wmv Format MPEG-4 MPEG-4 H.264 Compatible video codec MPEG-4 MPEG-4 H.264 Linear PCM (LPCM), IMA- Compatible audio codec ADPCM Bit rate: Bit rate: Bit rate: Bit rate: Recommended Image size: QVGA 768 kbps 768 kbps...
: Folder gistered trademarks owned by Bluetooth : File SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Pioneer Corporation is under licence. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. SD and SDHC logo Level 1...
DivX Detailed information regarding connectable iPods CAUTION ! Pioneer accepts no responsibility for data lost from an iPod, even if that data is lost while using the navigation system. DivX is a compressed digital video format cre- ! Do not leave the iPod in direct sunlight for ex- ated by the DivX video codec from DivX, Inc.
Appendix Appendix ! Do not push the LCD screen with excessive iPhone force as this may scratch it. ! Never touch the LCD screen with anything besides your finger when operating the Touch panel functions. The LCD screen can scratch easily. Liquid crystal display (LCD) screen ! If the LCD screen is near the vent of an air “Works with iPhone”...
! If the LED backlight reaches the end of its product lifetime, the screen will become dimmer and the image will no longer be visible. In that case, please consult your dealer or the nearest authorised Pioneer Service Station. Engb...
Appendix Appendix Display information Destination Menu Phone Menu Page Page Address Dial Pad Return Home Call Home Contacts Petrol Station Contacts Transfer Open Parking Area Received Calls Cash Dispenser Dialled Calls Hotel or Motel Missed Calls Spell Name Near Me Near Destination Around City navgate FEEDS...
Appendix Appendix Settings Menu Navi Settings menu Page Page Connection Status Navi Settings 3D Calibration Status System Settings Fuel cons. AV Settings Drive Log Settings AV Sound Demo Mode Map Settings Set Home Bluetooth Settings Modify Current Location Setting Replicator Eco Settings Safe Mode Engb...
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Appendix Appendix System Settings menu Map Settings menu Page Page Regional Settings Displayed Info Program Language, Voice Lan- Close Up View guage Show Speed Limit Time Bluetooth Connected km / mile Current Street Name Average Speed Favourites Icon Volume 3D Land Mark Splash Screen Show Manoeuvre Back Camera...
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Appendix Appendix AV System Settings menu AV Sound Settings menu Page Page FAD/BAL (Balance) AV1 Input AV2 Input Loudness Wide Mode Sub Woofer Mute Mute Level Rear SP Bass Booster DivX VOD Staging Auto PI FM Step Engb...
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Appendix Appendix Bluetooth Settings menu Page Connection Registration Device Name Password Bluetooth On/Off Echo Cancel Auto Answer Preference Refuse All Calls Clear Memory Firmware update Engb...
Appendix Appendix Glossary DivX DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX media files contain highly com- AAC is short for Advanced Audio Coding and pressed video with high visual quality that refers to an audio compression technology maintains a relatively small file size.
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Appendix Appendix ID3 tag MPEG This is a method of embedding track-related This stands for Moving Pictures Experts information in an MP3 file. This embedded in- Group, and is an international video image formation can include the track title, the ar- compression standard.
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Appendix Appendix Parental lock Track log Some DVD-Video discs with violent or adult-or- Your navigation system logs routes that you al- iented scenes feature parental lock which pre- ready passed through if the track logger is ac- tivated. This recorded route is called a “track vents children from viewing such scenes.
Appendix Appendix Specifications Audio Maximum power output ..50 W × 4 General 50 W × 2 ch/4 W + 70 W × 1 ch/2 W (for subwoofer) Rated power source ....14.4 V DC (allowable voltage range: Continuous power output ... 22 W × 4 (50 Hz to 15 kHz, 5 %THD, 4 W LOAD, Both 12.0 V to 14.4 V DC) Earthing system .......
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Appendix Appendix LW tuner Dynamic range ......95 dB (1 kHz) (CD: 94 dB (1 kHz)) Frequency range ...... 153 kHz to 281 kHz Distortion ........0.008 % (1 kHz) Usable sensitivity ..... 28 µV (S/N: 20 dB) Output level: Signal-to-noise ratio ....